Trail Running calendar near Ottawa 2025-2026

Run 10 miles along the scenic Flint Hills Trail in Osawatomie on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and earn a hand carved trail medal at the finish. Proceeds support the Second Wind Foundation and its programs in Honduras.

Miola Madness Fall Edition in Paola Kansas invites runners to a scenic loop around Miola Lake with timed events from 3 hours to 12 hours and a new 10K. Enjoy a stocked aid station, race hub at the boat ramp and friendly community vibes.

Join the 17th annual Sanders' Saunter at scenic Clinton State Park for 10K, 25K and rugged 50K trail routes that climb Sanders Mound. Run for charity with Falling Forward and pick up SWAG where proceeds support the cause.

Take a scenic trail run at Robert H Hodge Park in Kansas City with 2 mile and a new 5 mile route through fields, woods and historic Shoal Creek village. Walkers welcome and post race campfires, soup and commemorative mugs await.

Join the Tour de Trail at Shawnee Mission Park South on November 15, 2025 for a scenic 10k through Kansas City trails. Bring your own hydration, enjoy clock timing and finish refreshments, and chase series swag and awards.

Join Ollie's Fall 10K in Chanute on November 15, 2025 for a scenic three loop trail run at Lakeview in Santa Fe Park. In person and virtual options, a finisher medal, and this race is the second stop in the Ollie Trilogy.

Turkey Trails - Kansas City is a Thanksgiving-themed running event in Kansas City, Missouri, organized by Bodies Race Company. It offers multiple distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids Dash, plus a Virtual Race and a Volunteer option. The atmosph..

Turkey Trails Kansas City at Legacy Park Amphitheater in Lee's Summit on Nov 22, 2025 offers a family friendly race day with a Kids Dash, 1 Mile, chip timed 5k and 10k plus a virtual option. Finishers get shirts and medals and timed races a..

Ollie's Ultra at Santa Fe Park in Chanute Kansas offers multiple timed events up to 24 hour on a USATF certified 2.022 mile loop with state record eligibility for the longest races. Expect a staffed base camp with aid and finisher awards.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course in Lee's Summit on December 20, with 1 Mile, 5K, 12K, Kids Dash or virtual options. Chip timed races, age group awards, finish line treats and a Toys for Tots drive make this a festive run.

Tackle a very hilly 10 mile loop on the legendary Psycho Wyco trails in Wyandotte County Lake Park. Field limited to 100 runners, with timing, swag, finisher hardware and a hearty bowl of chili to celebrate your finish.

Cactus Roulette invites runners to Clinton Lake to spin a wheel and tackle three short trail loops in 6, 12 or 24 hour formats. Enjoy base camp support, unique swag, and awards for top and grueling finishes.

Run the Los Lobos Challenge at Wyandotte County Lake Park on a rugged 3 mile loop of rolling trail, fields and climbs. Pick a 3 or 6 hour timed challenge, chase distance goals and celebrate with pizza and local beer.

Tackle rugged single track and bridle trails at Psycho Wyco with 10M, 20M or a tough 50K of rooty, hilly loops around Wyandotte Lake. Limited to 190 runners on Feb 21, the race includes a logo shirt, post race chili and finisher hardware.

Tackle rugged single loop trails at Skyline Park in Topeka on March 7 with 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour time options. Expect rocky, rooty trails, steep climbs and views from Burnett's Mound while you chase laps, medals and a finisher shirt.

Flat, accessible rails to trails running on crushed limestone through scenic Kansas towns in an out and back from Ottawa. Distances 5 to 100 miles, aid about every 5 miles, pacers in second halves, and buckles or medals for finishers.

Join DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Kansas City on April 18, 2026 with half, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and kids races plus a virtual option. Timed entries come with chip timing, a designer shirt and a custom finisher medal.

Take on the scenic Flint Hills Trail at the Mile 0 Trailhead in Osawatomie with distances from a 50K to a fun run. Flat crushed gravel, frequent aid, on course timing and tech shirts make this a well supported spring trail event.

Join Treat Trot Kansas City on June 7, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with a 1 mile, kids dash, 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual option. Expect swag, finisher medals, chip timing, free photos and post race snacks.

Beat the heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Kansas City, offering distances from a kid dash and 1 mile to 5K, 10K and the half marathon. Enjoy a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing, free photos and Kona Ice at the finish.